What color is #EF9878?

#EF9878 is a light, vivid red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(239, 152, 120), and in HSL hsl(16, 79%, 70%).

Is #EF9878 accessible as text?

On white, #EF9878 has a contrast ratio of 2.23:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.43:1 (passes). For text placed on #EF9878, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EF9878?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is red-300 (#FFA2A2).

What colors go well with #EF9878?

#EF9878 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #76CFEF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #EF9878 below.

Is #EF9878 good for buttons?

#EF9878 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EF9878 — white text only reaches 2.23:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EF9878 the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #EF9878 is not the CSS named color darksalmon, but darksalmon (#E9967A) is the closest CSS named color.

#EF9878 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #EF9878

Not just a swatch — here's how #EF9878 works with other colors. Named schemes with #EF9878 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EF9878 Secondary #B66422 Accent #767843 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Dark Salmon as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #EF9878 Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B17956 Accent #97976E Anchor #3E2C20

Dark Salmon holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #EF9878 Accent #ADC3B3 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #29314B

Dark Salmon opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #EF9878 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BAAE9F Ink #2B2723

Dark Salmon sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #EF9878 Secondary #F7D6CA Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Dark Salmon is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Dark Salmon carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #EF9878 actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 84/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 60/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 24/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 59/100

Moderate

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 32/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 44/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 39/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 43/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 87/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #EF9878

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People also use #EF9878 with

Salmon Pink Flax Sky Blue Greige Taupe

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 8.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F8ECE7 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #EFBF76 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #EF9878 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #EF9878;
  --color-base-rgb: 239 152 120;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(76.1% 0.114 40.9);
  --color-50: #FEF4F1;
  --color-100: #FCE3DA;
  --color-200: #F6C7B6;
  --color-300: #EBA085;
  --color-400: #DA7A58;
  --color-500: #C05A35;
  --color-600: #924A30;
  --color-700: #673928;
  --color-800: #43281D;
  --color-900: #291A14;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-salmon: {
    50: '#FEF4F1',
    100: '#FCE3DA',
    200: '#F6C7B6',
    300: '#EBA085',
    400: '#DA7A58',
    500: '#C05A35',
    600: '#924A30',
    700: '#673928',
    800: '#43281D',
    900: '#291A14',
  },
}

$base: #EF9878;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF4F1;
$base-100: #FCE3DA;
$base-200: #F6C7B6;
$base-300: #EBA085;
$base-400: #DA7A58;
$base-500: #C05A35;
$base-600: #924A30;
$base-700: #673928;
$base-800: #43281D;
$base-900: #291A14;
$base-hover: #E76536;
$base-subtle: #F6E2DA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EF9878",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF4F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FCE3DA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F6C7B6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#EBA085",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DA7A58",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C05A35",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#924A30",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#673928",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#43281D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#291A14",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #EF9878

Color Lab

Pairs with #EF9878

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